Three things that can impact patient's blood pressure read and create
false result Correct Answer-incorrect cuff size, faulty equipment & not
releasing pressure correctly
Three ways to protect patient information relating to charting or patient
chart Correct Answer-don't leave computer open and unlocked, only
give patient information to who is on consent form & verify you have
correct patient before charting
Three elements to help ensure quality documentation Correct Answer-
concise, immediate and correct error appropriately
Reservoir Correct Answer-place where infection grows bacteria
How can nurse stop the spread of infection in regards to reservoir?
Correct Answer-keep the area clean, dry and protect against further
containment
Host Susceptibility Correct Answer-likeliness of getting infected based
on age, location, etc.
Three types of patients that are likely to have greater chance of host
susceptbility Correct Answer-infants, geriatrics and immune deficient
humans
, Removal of PPE after leaving isolation room Correct Answer-remove
gloves, remove eyewear/goggles, untie waist and neck strings of gown,
remove hands from gown sleeves without touching outside of gown, pull
mask away from face and drop into trash can
HAI Correct Answer-Hospital Acquired Infection - UTI develops after
nurse places Foley catheter & development of pus drainage after IV
insertion or staph infection that develops in surgical wound
Basic principles used during standard precautions Correct Answer-wear
gloves when touching blood, bodily fluids or secretions
Procedures for sterile (aseptic) technique Correct Answer-urinary
catheterization, tracheal suctioning, lumbar puncture
Sterile Field Correct Answer-holding object above the waist, open sterile
packages away from yourself
Handwashing Correct Answer-one of the best measures to prevent
spread of infection, especially important for people who are at an
increased risk for infection, can reduce hospital expenses due to HAI's
Things that can interfere with an ECG Correct Answer-movement,
moisture, hair, incorrect placing of leads, adherence of leads to body